Last week, the Turks and Caicos Islands signed an agreement of understanding to join several other islands in Carbon War Room’s Ten Island Challenge. Part of Operation Smart Island Economies, the Ten Island Challenge aims to help ten islands make a quicker transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy by boosting commercial investment in wind, […]

The Alexandra Resort has been chosen as one of the best resorts in the Atlantic by the Conde Nast Traveler Choice Awards 2014. The Alexandra Resort was one of 15 resorts based in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda that was chosen by Conde Nast readers. This is the second year that the resort […]

Beach House, a sister property to the Alexandra Resort, has opened a new Turks and Caicos restaurant called Kitchen 218. The new restaurant features the talents of talented Chilean Chef Cristian Rebolledo, who has worked with Michelin star chefs in Europe including Spain’s Joan Roca, and Ferran Adria at the El Bulli Restaurant and accompanied […]

When you’re on vacation the cost of taking taxis to restaurants and stores can quickly add up, particularly in a destination such as Turks and Caicos where there is no public transit system. Value oriented visitors to Turks and Caicos will be pleased to learn that there is now an alternative to taking a taxi […]

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting another bitterly cold winter for most of Canada and the USA. To help ease the likely increase in travel costs to the sunny south for some travellers, the Alexandra Resort is offering an early booking bonus for winter travel. Reserve a getaway by October 31, 2014 and save 10% […]

Many Turks and Caicos visitors are content to enjoy our world-class beaches, plentiful water sports and diving opportunities, exciting culinary venues, and luxury resorts and spas when they visit. However, if you are a history buff and want to learn about the interesting history of the islands, here are some tips to help you learn […]

The Turks and Caicos Islands are home to the third largest barrier reef in the world. For such a small country, it’s remarkable to have such a large natural resource available for visitors to explore. And you don’t have to be a diver to discover the incredible beauty of the coral reef ecosystem in Turks […]

It’s hard to find a more romantic destination than Turks and Caicos. After all, where else can you find sparsely populated pristine beaches, superlative dining, luxury resorts and spas, and gorgeous Caribbean weather, all just a short (and often direct) flight from major cities in the United States and Canada? While spending quality time together […]

The fourth annual Caribbean Food and Wine Festival will be held on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, from November 6 – 8, 2014. Tickets to this popular event sell out quickly. If you plan on attending, take advantage of a special accommodations package at the Alexandra Resort. The package consists of a three night package for […]

In recent years, Turks and Caicos Islands have earned a reputation for being a culinary destination. A growing number of fine dining establishments have dominated the local dining scene, leaving some visitors wondering if it is possible to visit this exclusive destination without spending their entire vacation budget on meals. The answer is yes! There […]